Dave Cowens
8.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
Nate Thurmond
5.5 PPG · 7.6 REB · 1.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Cowens leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Cowens 4Thurmond 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Cowens wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.6
15.0
13.6
15.0
3.8
2.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Cowens peak 20.5Thurmond peak 21.9
The trophy case edge: Cowens
2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cowens holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Thurmond answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
75Cowens · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
70Thurmond · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Nate Thurmond
$20
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDave Cowens is the more valuable card today ($140 vs. $20). Dave Cowens carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +35% over five years).
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